Scented Soy Candle Making Class

Learn how to make two candles in this creative Manchester workshop.



1.5 hours Location Manchester Class size 1 to 13 guests   £55

Discover the beauty of handmade and add some soothing scents to your home with the candles you create in this craft workshop.
Guillaume, your talented teacher and owner of Ma Lumière, will take you on a journey through the world of candle making as you explore different tools and ingredients. You will learn all about the main types of wax used in the candle making industry and how to blend fragrance notes together.
From an array of twenty-five different fragrance oils, you will select your favourite two scents to mix into your soy wax before pouring them and finishing up your two DIY candles. As you let your imagination blossom, there will be prosecco, soft drinks and chocolate to fuel your creative spirit.
Your handcrafted candles will need to cure overnight before you can take them home. Once they are ready, your teacher will mail them out to you, and you can enjoy their soft light in your own home. Or give them as a unique gift to a loved one.
If you've been looking for fun things to do in Manchester, this candle making class is an ideal way to inspire your mind and relax with some fellow crafters in your area.
Please note:
  • Our classes need a minimum of five people. In the unlikely event we don't reach enough students for a class, we will reschedule.
  • We have a free secure car park available.
  • If you would like to book Guillaume at your venue, a minimum of 10 participants will be required. If you'd like to arrange a class for up to 20 people, please get in touch to discuss details further.

Upcoming dates for Scented Soy Candle Making Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 19 Oct 2026, 11:00pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 26 Nov 2026 and 17 Dec 2026.

  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 7pm-8:30pm
What you'll get
  • All the materials and tools you need to make two 200 ml candles worth £36
  • Your candle will need to be cured overnight, but it will then be shipped to you.
  • A free glass of prosecco or a soft drink.
  • A 20% discount at our store when you do a workshop with us.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
No need to bring anything!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Unit 59 - Cariocca Business Park 2 Sawley Road M40 8BB Manchester

Your teacher can also travel within 30 miles of Manchester, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Scented Soy Candle Making Class

  • 5/5 from Jazzmin Pierre-Davis, attended Sep 2026: G was a lovely teacher & the class was well worthy the money! So excited to get my candles back & he had some lovely candles of his own to purchase. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Ayesha Poonia, attended Jan 2026: I enjoyed the session very much. ❤️ This was a new experience for me, mixing fragrances in melted wax and smelling different scents; that were very much varied and interesting . The teacher made me feel very welcome and included. Thank you for the session and keep smiling .
  • 5/5 from Denise Jones, attended Sep 2024: Guillaume made my daughter and I feel very welcome, he was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his brand. The candles smelt amazing. We are looking forward to reviving our cured candles next week. It was a very calm atmosphere and highly recommended it. Denise & Beth
  • 5/5 from Georgie, attended Jun 2024: We chose this class over other candle making options because you got 2 medium candles per person which is great value! They are also in nice black jars and you can write your own label with the scents you have the freedom of picking yourself. G was really knowledgeable and helpful, always on hand to help and giving clear instructions and tips as well as general insight into the candle making. There was a drink on arrival which is a nice touch. The lesson was so relaxed and a nice atmosphere, I’d definitely recommend! So excited to get our candles in the post once they have set.
  • 5/5 from Hannah Izruna, attended Jun 2024: Booked this class for a group of 3 as a birthday present for my friend. The teacher, G, was excellent, very friendly yet professional and explained everything clearly. All materials were provided and the candles we made smell absolutely amazing!!! Good value for money, you get 2 excellent candles, 1h 30min of fun (which sadly went so fast), some new knowledge and skills AND a glass of prosecco or orange juice! After we made the candles we looked at the scent charts for both our chosen candle scents and could see if any of the scent notes were in both. Apparently i really like patchouli and bergamot, who knew!
  • 5/5 from Kelly Cronin, attended Jun 2024: Lovely way to spend time with my mum, class was a lot of fun and the candles smell amazing
  • 5/5 from Michelle Eagleton, attended Jun 2024: We went as an anniversary date and had a great time. Guillaume was a lovely teacher, friendly, informative and easy to understand when it came to instruction. Really enjoyed making the candles and smelling the fragrances. We learnt a few candle tips we will use in the future and also about the fragrances we are drawn to. Looking forward to getting our candles in the post!
  • 5/5 from Sally, attended Apr 2024: Loved this class so much. The teacher, G, was absolutely lovely and his instructions were so easy to follow. There were so many scents to choose from that you could do this class with multiple groups of friends and you would come out with something different each time! Felt really good value too as we got to take home two candles!
  • 5/5 from Amanda Falk, attended Feb 2024: I really enjoyed the candle making workshop last night. I had been bought the class by a friend. She doesn’t speak English so couldn’t attend, so I went by myself. The other people (in their 20s and 30s) were all in pairs or groups but they were very friendly (I’m 64). It wasn’t particularly easy to find the venue but I called the number given and eventually found my way in. Guillaume was really welcoming and informative. I’d never thought about the detail of candle making so it was really interesting and fun. My hands still smell lovely!
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2024: If you like scented candles this is a fun little course to take part in. Teacher very welcoming and supportive. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2024: Really fun class, learnt loads about candle making and for great value! Recommend for anyone looking for a casual, fun evening.
  • 5/5 from Niamh Fitzpatrick, attended Jan 2024: G was so lovely and amazing! His candles smell amazing and he was so insightful and helpful throughout the whole process. Such a good host and left with lovely candles and even bought one of his own creations!
  • 5/5 from Jake Powell, attended Dec 2023: Guillaume holds a really fun and engaging class, he’s a patient and good teacher and was very hospitable, providing us prosecco on arrival and even personally dropping our candles off the next day as we live nearby to him. Highly recommended
  • 5/5 from Daniel Radnor, attended Dec 2023: Friendly, informative and enjoyed by all! It was a perfect experience and a great treat for the team.
  • 5/5 from Shannon Pinnington, attended Nov 2023: G was soo lovely and knowledgable. The class was made so fun but we also had so much support when needed, it was the perfect balance. As you walked down the hallway towards the studio you could already smell the candles which was gorgeous. The candles we made had really high quality ingredients so it felt like we’d made something we could be really proud of, and the choice of scents was huge. I definitely think this class was great value for money, considering the skills learnt, the fun of the experience itself, and especially the two gorgeous candles we went home with. Would definitely recommend to anyone ️ Thanks G!
  • 5/5 from Samantha Williams, attended Jul 2023: G is a brilliant teacher, so thorough, informative and honest. The materials he supplies are of excellent quality and well worth the price of the class. His workshop is lovely and his class is a great way to meet people. I would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Zoe Bell, attended Jun 2023: Lovely teacher and enjoyable friendly environment! Lots of fun learning about candle making and getting to smell all the scents to make two of our own candles. Lots of fun and would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Steve Hamilton, attended May 2023: Great fun experience, well organised, the Prosecco was a nice addition. Looking forward to smelling the results.
  • 5/5 from Charlotte Rice, attended May 2023: Great value for money, a wonderful experience, such a unique & interesting learning journey & a truly brilliant teacher, would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Amy Ng, attended Mar 2023: Great class size! It was abit of a squeeze and it’s a standing class but it was timed just right. G was clear and concise with his instructions. He also allowed a lot of interaction time and was always around to help if needed. Definitely a better facilitator and teacher than a lot of other private classes I’ve paid for. Quality ingredients and 2 good long lasting candles to take home. I couldn’t resist getting some of his ready made candles as well with the post class 20% off! The candles smell so divine! The location was easy to get to with lots of parking. Read the welcome email - it’s got all the details you need to find it. Definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Mandy Roberts, attended Feb 2023: Host was really friendly and informative. Nice atmosphere. Lots of candle scents to choose from and two lovely candles to take home
  • 5/5 from Silian Martinez, attended Dec 2022: Amazing teacher and very enjoyable. Wide selection of fragrances to choose from, I would certainly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Pamela Robinson, attended Nov 2022: My friend and I had a great time learning the skills of candle making. Everything was provided for us and we got to make 2 candles each. The host was brilliant, funny and very knowledgeable
  • 5/5 from Nicola Crossley, attended Oct 2022: Lovely teacher, really welcoming and fun. Nice and simple room, drinks provided throughout. Really clear instructions and really nice experience. Excited to get my candle back.
  • 5/5 from Val Stocker, attended Jul 2022: Thoroughly enjoyed this course. A great host, who was friendly and helpful, providing information and tips. The venue was easy to find, and the room well laid out, The materials provided were first class, and the instruction easy to follow. The course was good value for money, and we particularly enjoyed the opportunity to sample so many different fragrances before making our candles. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Philippa Brooks, attended Mar 2022: Had a great day, Great fun easygoing great teacher would reccomend and the small groups make it fun
  • 5/5 from Faaikah Irshad, attended Mar 2022: The class had a lovely, fun and relaxing atmosphere. Guillaume is a great host and a excellent teacher who made everyone feel welcomed. He is very informative and everything is well explained and easy to follow. I really enjoyed making the candles and learnt so much in that short period. Beautiful fragrances and so many to choose from. It’s a class worth trying out.
  • 5/5 from Samantha Ward, attended Mar 2022: So much fun and the teacher was great and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try something new
  • 5/5 from Francesca Stefani, attended Feb 2022: From being greeted with a smile, to leaving we had lots of fun. Thank you for showing us the difference between the types of wax, for looking after mum and for such a fun evening. Your candles are amazing.
  • 5/5 from Jane Dawson, attended Jan 2022: A great workshop! G was an excellent teacher, and we can’t wait to receive our candles. Lovely, informal atmosphere. Very nice candles with beautiful scents. Would love to come back with a group of friends.
  • 5/5 from Karen Smith-Gibbons, attended Jan 2022: Guillaume was an excellent host and teacher at his Ma Lumiere Candle Making workshop. Lots of fragrances to chose from to make your own candles and look forward to receiving them. A great activity to do with a friend/partner and to give as a gift.
Your teacher

Ma Lumière
Ma Lumière

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My name is Guillaume, originally from Normandy in France and I am the owner of Ma Lumière. My workshop is based in Manchester and I hand pour all the products that I sell. From soy candles to reed diffusers, room sprays and wax melts, Ma Lumière provides you with your complete collection of scents.
As a former Learning and Development Specialist for an e-commerce platform, I have used my skills to create exciting and engaging candle making workshops for you to come and enjoy. Make your own soy candles, choose your own fragrances, get tips throughout each step of the candle making process and understand the different fragrance notes and types of wax available in the candle making world.

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